Thursday, December 7, 2017

Christmas at Casa Golondrina

Earlier this month, as I emptied crates of Christmas treasures from their home in the garage, I rediscovered old and new friends , as I do each year.

They each have a history and tell a story of sorts creating their own Christmas tour.

Here are their stories:)

Each of the three gold tin hearts is a Sagrado de Corazon- or Sacred Heart. My dear friend Anna said they represent Jesus's love for humanity.Isn't that a beautiful message this time of the year? I bought them on our last trip across the border before we moved. Somehow I knew I would find a home for them.

The tall gold angel is exactly like the gold angel I gave another dear friend- Lupita- many years ago.

The three wise men belonged to my mother.

As a child, I thought they were so beautiful, and I still do.

This buffet has displayed so many of our Christmas favorites- all nestled in with my blue and white.

I bought the red velvet and glittered poinsettia stems years ago on a trip to Laredo with my friends, Anna, Mary Jo, and Fran. Mary Jo pulled an enormous trailer with her husband's truck that day to hold all of our finds, and I have never laughed so hard in my life.

And when we moved in, I didn't have a Christmas tree that would look right in a room with high ceilings. I found this one at a warehouse sale with my daughters which always means lots of laughter and comments of "Oh, Mom."

My collection of tureens survived the move, and I feel comforted seeing them in their traditional location.

I want to thank Katie of Let's Add Sprinkles for organizing this wonderful Cozy at Christmas Holiday Blog Tour.All of these ladies have stunning homes and amazing Christmas decor.Make sure you visit all of them!*****

There is something special about your first Christmas in a new home- the joy at seeing familiar and loved pieces in their new homes. You have so many beautiful Christmas treasures. I love how you have styled them together.

What a beautiful home! So many beautiful things to look at, how do you get anything done? I'm afraid I would be tempted to just sit with a cup of tea and enjoy it all day long. Those hearts! Thank you so much for sharing. Delighted to be touring with you this week!

Laura, your home is beautiful! I love your Wise Men that were your mothers. Your tree is elegant and stunning! You have excellent taste and I'm loving everything I see. Hope this Christmas will be especially wonderful for you and your family.

How wonderful to be spending Christmas in your new home. And I love your supersize-me tree! It's perfect with your tall ceiling. And that angel with your blue/white vases is a real gem. So much to love here, Laura, but especially the thought that you are connecting with your "old friends" in your new home.

I am loving your three wise men too. And that wonderfully tall Christmas tree with all the red...Oh my! I need that one for sure! We have tall ceilings too and they just make everything look small and squat.

All beautiful, Laura! I love bringing out special Christmas pieces each year, just as you do. Christmas traditions are important to me. I enjoyed seeing your special pieces and reading their stories. Thanks for sharing. The large tree is gorgeous!Merry Christmas!

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Welcome! White Spray Paint is all about enjoying the simple things in life. Whether I am writing about my adventures at the flea market, or writing my Dear Daughters' posts, or sharing a new Ranch Recipe, or tackling a new gardening project, I am usually laughing along the way and enjoying the journey. Why the name White Spray Paint? Because my mother taught me years ago in home decor, 'when all else fails Laura Ellen, spray paint it white'. It is a description of those simple pleasures that you will find here. Won't you join me? I hope so!Laura